Copper Mountain, CO – Ski racer Auden Pankonin clicked into his Head skis, pulling his goggles down over his Shred helmet. He nervously moved towards the starting wand, placing his Leki pole tips into the snow. His young mind was racing, thinking about the advice Olympic champion Ted Ligety had just given him. The Welch Village racer from … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Winning a Trip to Ski With Ted Ligety
Vienna, Austria – Austrian cross-country skier Harald Wurm was suspended last week as an investigation into doping allegations continues on the eve of the World Cup season. In addition, the Austrian head coach Gerald Heigl has temporarily stepped down until Wurm’s case is completed, although Heigl has denied any involvement. “The Austrians have a zero tolerance for doping,” ski … Continue reading Austrian XC Skier Suspended Over Doping Allegations
Lake Louise (AB), Canada – It’s been six years since a Canadian has stood on the top of the Lake Louise Alpine Ski World Cup podium. Manny Osborne-Paradis was the last Canadian to claim first place at “The Lake” in 2009, winning the super G by 0.24 seconds. Last year Osborne-Paradis missed first place by +0.14 … Continue reading Canadians Look Forward to Racing at Home
Vancouver (BC), Canada – The Canadian Freestyle Ski Team last week unveiled its roster of athletes competing in aerials, moguls, halfpipe and slopestyle for the 2015-16 season. This winter will include two FIS Freestyle Ski World Cups in Canada for mogul athletes, on January 23 in Saint Côme, Quebec and January 30 in Calgary, Alberta, as … Continue reading Canada Names Freestyle Ski Team for 2015-16
Park City, UT – The 2015-16 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced yesterday, just before this weekend’s International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. A total of 16 athletes were named to the A, B and D Teams, including 2015 World Championship medalists Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Gregg. “The 2015-16 season is going … Continue reading U.S. Names Cross-Country Ski Team
Aspen, CO – The women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational will take place on Aspen Mountain this Friday through Sunday. Since the first sanctioned races took place on Aspen Mountain in 1939, the Colorado resort has consistently upheld the long-standing tradition of alpine ski racing and will once again host a … Continue reading Watch World Cup Ski Racing This Weekend in Aspen
New York, NY – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and NBC Sports are once again partnering to showcase alpine ski racing in America with live coverage of the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational and Audi Birds of Prey at Beaver Creek, both in Colorado. In addition to full HD live stream coverage on NBC Sports … Continue reading U.S. TV Schedule for Beaver Creek World Cup Races is Announced
